Description

Euonymus alatus Compactus

Spindle tree. ‘Compactus’ is a compact spreading deciduous small shrub, developing prominent corky ridges on the branches. Leaves ovate-elliptic, turning rosy-red in autumn. Small green flowers followed by red-purple fruits containing orange seeds.  Euonymus alatus Compactus

Name: Euonymus alatus Compactus

Approx. Height and spread: 0.5-1 x 1-1.5M

Position: Sun – Light Shade

Soil Ph: Acid – Neutral

Moisture: well drained. Moist but well drained.

Hardiness: Frost Hardy

Notes:

” Spindles are popular garden shrubs, grown for their foliage, the deciduous species often exhibiting very bright red autumnal colours, and also for the decorative berries”.